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A celebration of Sinatra's enduring impact on American
entertainment and cultural life. For nearly sixty years, Frank
Sinatra [1915-98] triumphed in concert, in the recording studio, on
television, and on the big screen, refashioning his image to suit
the temper of the times. Sinatra did it "his way," remaining
bothelusive and alluring, and appealing to men and women alike.
This collection analyzes the qualities that ensured Sinatra's
staying power: his impeccable musicality, his charisma, his
tough-mindedness, and even his peccadilloes. The contributors to
this volume evaluate Sinatra's impact on all areas of
entertainment, and examine many of the cultural forces he
influenced and was influenced by, including Bing Crosby, Elvis, the
"Beats," the Beatles, and Rock 'n' Roll. What emerges is a portrait
of an artist, entertainment icon, and legendary symbol of popular
culture. This appreciation of the Sinatra phenomenon celebrates his
enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life.
Contributors: Blaine Allan, Samuel L. Chell, David Finck, Joseph
Fioravanti Jeanne Fuchs, Philip Furia, Roger Gilbert, Ruth Prigozy,
Walter Raubicheck, Lisa Jo Sagolla, Ron Simon, Arnold Jay Smith,
James F. Smith, Patric M. Verrone, David Wild Jeanne Fuchs is
Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature and Languages at
Hofstra University; Ruth Prigozy is Professor of English at Hofstra
University.
For lovers of crime fiction and the allure of the Greek islands,
Fire on the Island is the perfect summer read. ** "Smith offers the
perfect blend of intrigue, romance, and travelogue."-Publishers
Weekly ** FIRE ON THE ISLAND is a playful, romantic thriller set in
contemporary Greece, with a gay Greek-American FBI agent, who is
undercover on the island to investigate a series of mysterious
fires. Set against the very real refugee crisis on the beautiful,
sun-drenched Greek islands, this novel paints a loving portrait of
a community in crisis. As the island residents grapple with
declining tourism, poverty, refugees, family feuds, and a
perilously damaged church, an arsonist invades their midst. Nick
Damigos, the FBI agent, arrives on the island just in time to
witness the latest fire and save a beloved truffle-sniffing dog.
Hailed as a hero and embraced by the community, Nick finds himself
drawn to Takis, a young bartender who becomes his primary suspect,
which is a problem because they're having an affair. Theirs is not
the only complicated romance in the community and Takis isn't the
only suspicious character on the island. The priest is an art
forger, a young Albanian waiter harbors a secret, the captain of
the coast guard station seems to have his own agenda, and the
village itself hides a violent history. Nick has to unravel the
truth in time to prevent catastrophe, as he comes to terms with his
own past trauma. In saving the village, he will go a long way
toward saving himself. A long time devotee of the Greek islands,
Smith paints the setting with gorgeous color and empathy, ushering
in a new romantic thriller with the charm of Zorba the Greek while
shedding bright light on the very real challenges of life in
contemporary Greece.
** "Sharply drawn characters, rich dialogue, and a clever
conclusion bode well for any sequel." -Publishers Weekly ** **
"Smith skillfully bridges police procedural and espionage fiction,
crafting a show-stealing sense of place and realistically pairing
the threats of underworld crime and destabilized regimes." --
Booklist ** For International Espionage Fans of Alan Furst and
Daniel Silva, a new thriller set in post-Soviet era Poland. It is
1992 in Warsaw, Poland, and the communist era has just ended. A
series of grisly murders suddenly becomes an international case
when it's feared that the victims may have been couriers smuggling
nuclear material out of the defunct Soviet Union. The FBI sends an
agent to help with the investigation. When he learns that a Russian
physicist who designed a portable atomic bomb has disappeared, the
race is on to find him-and the bomb-before it ends up in the wrong
hands. Smith's depiction of post-cold war Poland is gloomily
atmospheric and murky in a world where nothing is quite as it
seems. Suspenseful, thrilling, and smart, The Fourth Courier brings
together a straight white FBI agent and gay black CIA officer as
they team up to uncover a gruesome plot involving murder,
radioactive contraband, narcissistic government leaders, and
unconscionable greed.
This biography is about a man who continues to be cited by
congressional scholars as a quintessential role model for
legislative effectiveness and statesmanlike demeanor in the U.S.
House of Representatives, an institution in which he served for
thirty years (1953-1983). .[John Rhodes] represented the best of
American politics. Anyone who cares for Congress should read this
book. - Dr. Norman Ornstein, The American Enterprise Institute The
book: 7 Traces the early years of his life, beginning in Kansas and
bringing him to Arizona; it also shows how Rhodes successfully
became the first Republican to represent Arizona in the U.S. House
of Representatives. 7 Follows his path in Congress, and how he
climbed up the leadership ladder to the post of Minority Leader,
following Gerald R. Ford in 1974. 7 Details the investigation into
Watergate and how, as leader of the Republicans in the House, he
pursued the truth about Richard Nixon's involvement, guided his
fellow party members during the tumultuous time, and ultimately
convinced the president that resignation was more palatable than
the certain conviction of misdeeds by Congress. 7 Continues to
demonstrate Rhodes legislative, representative, and leadership
abilities with chapters explaining how he succeeded in obtaining
the Central Arizona Project for his home state, a trip to China
with Speaker of the House Carl Albert that helped open the barriers
to their economy, and how (after the debacle that was Even Mecham)
he almost became governor of Arizona .This is the story of one of
the Republican Party's true heroes. - Bob Woodward, The Washington
Post .Frankly, I hope every member of Congress will read it. - J.
Dennis Hastert, Speaker, U.S.House of Representatives
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